Fighting Felony DWI Charges for Fort Worth/Tarrant County Clients

Repeat DWI offenders and other felony DWI offenders often get a bad rap,
and are treated poorly because of it. Here at Goza & Carreras, Attorneys
at Law, PC, we refuse to treat you with anything but respect.

When you reach out to us, our three
DWI defense lawyers will devise a strategy to protect your rights, driving privileges and
future. Our goal is always to make sure that your mistakes do not define
who you are or what your future looks like.

When a DWI Charge Reaches the Felony Level

We will fight aggressively on your behalf, regardless of the type of felony
DWI charge you face:

Driving while intoxicated with a minor in the car: If you are driving under the influence of alcohol, and a law enforcement
officer finds a child under the age of 15 in the car with you, you will
face state jail felony charges. This holds true whether you this is your
first-offense DWI or a subsequent offense.

3rd offense DWI: A 3rd or subsequent offense in 10 years is a 3rd degree felony in Texas.
This means you can spend anywhere from 2-10 years in a Texas Department
of Criminal Justice prison and pay up to $10,000 in fines. You may also
lose your license for up to 2 years.

Intoxication assault: You will also face 3rd degree felony charges if you seriously injure
someone else due while driving under the influence.

Intoxication manslaughter: Finally, you can face 2nd degree felony charges if you unintentionally
cause the death of another person while drunk driving. A 2nd degree felony
conviction carries with it a 2-20 year prison sentence and up to $10,000 in fines.

A second or subsequent DWI in a 5-year period will result in automatic
placement of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. This device
works like a Breathalyzer test, and will not allow you to operate your
vehicle if it reads a noticeable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level.

Felony Alcohol Intervention Program (FAIP)

Tarrant County has a special post-conviction program, FAIP, in place for
high-risk repeat DWI offenders. Its goal is to move certain repeat offenders
outside of the traditional probation process and into a more treatment-oriented
rehabilitative program.

The benefits of this program include strong treatment opportunities, supervised
probation versus prison, and lower costs associated with the probation
period. It can also help you turn your life around, giving you a chance
for a better future. To learn if you may be eligible for this program,
speak with one of our felony DWI defense attorneys.

Call Us Today for a Free, Confidential Consultation

Work with an attorney that is focused on helping you overcome your fears
and fight your charges. Turn to our team at Goza & Carreras. With
offices in Arlington, we serve clients across the Mid-Cities region.

To schedule your free in-office consultation, or to see if a paid concierge
appointment is available, call us at (817) 402-2188 or email our felony
DWI defense lawyers. We will discuss your charges, concerns and goals
and then craft a plan to move forward.

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